🎓 M5/3 Students Join Table Manner Workshop at Dusit Thani College

🍽️ On Thursday, 27 November 2025, M5/3 students from TUP participated in an enriching off-campus workshop as part of their course English for Hotel and Tourism. The workshop was held at Dusit Thani College (International) in Prawet District, Bangkok—an institution widely recognized for its excellence in hospitality education.

🎓 A Comprehensive Table Manner Workshop

From 09:00 to 15:00, the students engaged in a comprehensive Table Manner Workshop aimed at developing professionalism, confidence, and cultural awareness—skills essential for the hotel and tourism industry.

✨ This immersive learning experience provided our M5/3 students with invaluable knowledge and practical skills that will serve them well in their future careers in hospitality and tourism.

📚 Workshop Learning Objectives:

🍴 Proper Formal and Informal Dining Etiquette: Students learned the essential rules and conventions that govern both formal and casual dining situations, understanding when and how to apply appropriate behaviors.

🍽️ International Table Arrangements: Understanding how to set and interpret international table arrangements, including the proper placement of utensils, glassware, and napkins for various dining occasions.

💬 Professional Communication During Meals: Learning the art of engaging in professional conversations while dining, including appropriate topics, timing, and maintaining proper etiquette throughout the meal.

🌍 Cultural Differences in Dining Behavior: Exploring how dining customs and expectations vary across different cultures, preparing students to serve and interact with international guests confidently.

⭐ Standards of Hospitality in Luxury Environments: Understanding the high standards expected in luxury hotel and restaurant settings, and how attention to detail contributes to exceptional guest experiences.

🎯 Hands-On Practice Sessions

The students also practiced their skills in a simulated fine-dining setup, gaining hands-on experience that strengthened their understanding of etiquette and its importance in guest relations and service quality.

🌟 Key Takeaways and Benefits

This off-campus learning activity helped M5/3 students enhance their communication abilities, etiquette awareness, and overall readiness for real-world hospitality situations.

🎓 Enhanced Communication Abilities: Students developed confidence in professional communication, learning to express themselves clearly and appropriately in formal dining contexts.

🍽️ Etiquette Awareness: A deeper understanding of dining etiquette and its role in creating positive impressions and memorable guest experiences.

💼 Career Readiness: Practical skills and knowledge that prepare students for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.

💡 Reflections on the Experience

They ended the day with greater confidence and appreciation for the role of professionalism in the global service industry. The workshop at Dusit Thani College provided an authentic learning environment that perfectly complemented their English for Hotel and Tourism coursework.

🙏 We thank Dusit Thani College for hosting our students and providing such an excellent educational experience. Their expertise and dedication to hospitality education made this workshop both informative and inspiring for all participants.

Through experiences like this, our students are well-prepared to become confident, culturally aware professionals in the global hospitality industry.